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American skater Glenn leads Japanese at ISU Grand Prix final

American skater Glenn leads Japanese at ISU Grand Prix final

US national champion Amber Glenn took the honours in the women's short programme at the ISU Grand Prix final in Grenoble on Thursday while German skaters Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin edged ahead in the pairs.

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Young seizes two-shot lead over Thomas at World Challenge

Young seizes two-shot lead over Thomas at World Challenge

Cameron Young fired a bogey-free 64, eight-under par, to seize a two-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Tiger Woods-hosted Hero World Challenge golf tournament.

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Europe's troubled Vega-C rocket launches after delays

Europe's troubled Vega-C rocket launches after delays

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched Thursday from French Guiana in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago, an AFP correspondent said.

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Spurs rocked as teenager Huijsen seals Bournemouth's shock win

Spurs rocked as teenager Huijsen seals Bournemouth's shock win

Bournemouth's teenage defender Dean Huijsen condemned spluttering Tottenham to a shock 1-0 defeat that dealt another blow to their hopes of finishing in the Premier League's top four on Thursday.

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Galaxy aim to complete journey back to top in MLS Cup final

Galaxy aim to complete journey back to top in MLS Cup final

The Los Angeles Galaxy will aim to complete one of the most remarkable transformations in Major League Soccer history on Saturday when they host the New York Red Bulls chasing a record-extending sixth MLS Cup crown.

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NHL-worst Blackhawks fire Richardson as coach

NHL-worst Blackhawks fire Richardson as coach

Luke Richardson was fired as coach of the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, the NHL club announced, after the team stumbled to the league's worst record so far this season.

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Vonn to launch ski racing return in Colorado

Vonn to launch ski racing return in Colorado

Former Olympic and world champion Lindsey Vonn will launch her return to ski racing after a near six-year absence in second-tier races in Colorado this weekend, a source close to the skier confirmed to AFP.

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NBA fines Rockets' coach Udoka, center Sengun and forward Eason

NBA fines Rockets' coach Udoka, center Sengun and forward Eason

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka was fined $50,000, Rockets forward Tari Eason was fined $35,000 and Rockets center Alperen Sengun was fined $15,000 by the NBA, the league announced on Thursday.

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Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection

Beatles legend McCartney stars in new UK coin collection

There are few accolades missing from Beatles songwriter Paul McCartney's stellar career, and now he is to be recognised with a collection of £5 ($6.35) coins, the UK's Royal Mint said Friday.

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South Korean ruling party demands Yoon step down

South Korean ruling party demands Yoon step down

South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol stand down over his martial law attempt, warning he posed a great danger to the country.

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